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Pinghu
Spend 1–2 days in Pinghu for East Lake, Mo's Manor and local food; add a day trip to Hangzhou or Shanghai if time permits.
Pinghu is a small city in northern Zhejiang, about an hour's drive from Shanghai, Hangzhou and Suzhou. Its main attractions—East Lake, Mo's Manor and Baoben Pagoda—are close together, making a half‑day to a full day enough. Add another day for a relaxed visit to the historic port of Zhapu or a short bus ride to nearby Hangzhou.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid)
- Airports
- SHA · HGH
- Nights
- 1–2
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 7
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
- China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
- China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
- China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
- China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Pinghu110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Pinghu, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 (≈ US$30) carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones…China-wide
- SIM or eSIMA roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.China-wide
- Tap waterNot for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1), and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms.China-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.China-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/I. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.China-wide
- SafetyPinghu is generally safe; petty theft is rare but keep an eye on belongings in crowded buses and markets.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums and palaces close on Mondays; the Forbidden City too (outside holidays).China-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckSHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (About 1.5 h by bus or taxi to Pinghu; check schedules.).
- Getting aroundCity buses link downtown Pinghu with Jiaxing and nearby towns; no train service.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Museum or sight ticketMo's Manor entry¥28 (≈ US$4)
- Budget bedMid‑range hotel room, a night, per roomCN¥180 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel room, a night, per roomCN¥250 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel room, a night, per roomCN¥350 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥80 (≈ US$12) · Mid CN¥150 (≈ US$25) · High CN¥250 (≈ US$35)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (About 1.5 h by bus or taxi to Pinghu; check schedules.) · HGH Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (About 1.5 h by bus or taxi to Pinghu; check schedules.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Care
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Care
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
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17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
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11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Nov (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Pinghu: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
8 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
11 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
6 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
City buses link downtown Pinghu with Jiaxing and nearby towns; no train service. Taxis and ride‑hailing are cheap for short hops.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Hangzhou
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Long‑distance bus from Pinghu to Hangzhou West, about 1 h 15 min
West Lake and historic districts are a classic day‑trip.
Shanghai
goDoor to door: ≈2 h 30 min
Long‑distance bus to Shanghai South, about 1 h 30 min
Visit the Bund or Yu Garden; early bus avoids rush hour.
Jiaxing
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
City bus from downtown Pinghu, about 30 min
Historic old town and canal scenery.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Myself Intercontinental
Clean, ~10‑min walk to Mo's Manor and East Lake; price ¥180 for a queen room
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥80–120 (≈ US$12–17) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥120–200 (≈ US$17–30) excl. bed
- High
- ¥200 (≈ US$30)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel room1 × 1 night × CN¥250 | CN¥250 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥150 | CN¥300 |
| Long‑distance bus Shanghai ↔ Pinghu (round‑trip)2 × CN¥120 · check | CN¥240 |
| Taxi within city (10 km)2 × CN¥70 · check | CN¥140 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥93 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥512 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,023≈ US$150 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and long‑distance bus tickets excluded.
Prices of common things
| Pinghu Zao Eggpreserved egg | ¥20–30 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Seafood plate (crab, croaker) | ¥80–120 (≈ US$12–17) |
| Glutinous rice wine (bottle) | ¥30–50 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Mo's Manor entry | ¥28 (≈ US$4) |
| Baoben Pagoda entry | ¥10 (≈ US$2) adults; ¥5 (≈ under US$1) elderly |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Long weekend crowds can make East Lake busy; arrive early.
- No direct rail service – plan bus or car travel from Shanghai/Hangzhou.
- Check opening hours of Mo's Manor (may close for private events).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Shanghai; other embassies in Beijing.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Shanghai → Pinghu: about ¥120 (≈ US$17) one‑way, 1 h 15 min (check)
- Taxi Pinghu city centre → East Lake: ≈¥70 for 5 km (3.1 mi)≈¥70 for 3.1 mi (5 km)
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?)
- 厕所在哪里？ — Where is the toilet? (cèsuǒ zài nǎlǐ?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Pinghu. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a short bike‑share loop around East Lake for active travellers.
- Provide a shuttle schedule from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Pinghu (check times).
Sources
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